Top 25 Best CRPG Games of All Time That You Should Play | 2023 Edition

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[@wezacker6482]

DOS:2 wasn't for me, but the love for it out there is real. For gamers who like it, they REALLY REALLY REALLY like it.

[@shaunsmith4747]

I'm not a massive fan of it. Attempted to play through it a few times. Couldnt get into, I thought the intro islands was a bit boring.

[@snowballandpals]

Playing through it now and I love it but it's so damn long, it's definitely a grind at times

[@Gabonic64]

There is too much text, and the menu is confusing and ugly, and there is too much choices for stats... I dont think its a good game at all with these things. I hated Wasteland 2 for the same reasons, almost its a Little better than DOS o DOS2 but they fixed everything in Wasteland 3, the game is amazing

[@regiluthfi]

@@Gabonic64 too nuch text? lol, try to play poe 1 or disco elysium.

[@YiddishDancingClown]

​@@Gabonic64it's a CRPG, that's the whole point. Those aren't real criticisms.

[@supernieva2419]

i just got into crpg with baldurs gate 3 im now playing dos2 and might try pathfinder wotr.

[@julienrouche-lestonnat997]

Go ahead they are all solid choices !

[@jonnylesh8799]

Thats like my path of crpg

[@dennisdavidov782]

A good list, I agrre with most picks here though there are some notable games missing here imho like: Kotor 1+2, Dragon Age: Origins, The Banner Saga: Triilogy, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Freedom Force, Icewind Dale 1+2, Temple of Elemental Evil, Divine Divinity Ruined King, Tower of Time and Torment: Tides of Numenera.

[@Andres5045]

Nice adittion, and now Rogue trader too

[@ryandavid1277]

Will use this list to guide my Steam Deck decisions.

[@SouthernSouthAsian]

Agree with DOS2 still being number one. Near perfect game!

[@erichwigotsky5743]

yea

[@SekiberiusWelkesh]

I heavily disagree, the armor system is one of the most bullshit and poorly designed systems ever, it heavily punishes having a varied party and iron fists you into going all in on either physical or magical damage. The loot system also sucked as basically every new zone on each map required a new tier of gear but the game never rewarded you with enough new gear to outfit you party, which would always leave you severely under geared which if you're unlucky enough could make certain encounters nearly impossible. All these things combined with the challenge of the game leads to what is a very frustrating combat experience that drags on as you spend hours trying to win a fight with your massively loosing hand.

[@rose.i]

@@SekiberiusWelkesh lol you're so butthurt first of all yeah the amor system isnt great but it doesn't discourage build variety at all you just need to make sure you somehow have at least 2 people in your party who can hit each one of the armor types or make a whole party with people who hit one type but those are the only guidelines and if you cant get creative within that framework then you're not thinking very hard ive done 3 playthroughs on tactician and in all of them ive had fun intersting and varied parties onto your second point again your complaint about the loot system being annoying is valid but its not nearly as bad as you make it out to be if you cant keep your party geared then youre either not exploring enough or not managing your money well enough to buy a few good items in town here and there ive never in 3 playthroughs on tactician hit a fight that i felt i couldnt finish because i needed better gear in fact ive often found its the opposite if i think things through i can usually come up with a plan thatll allow me to beat a fight i probably shouldnt have been able too with my current level and gear the combat system is very open ended GET CREATIVE

[@lvasiescu]

@@SekiberiusWelkesh yeah, and it's totally random. Like armor that requires strength and gives ... scoundrel? I mean, wtf? At that well in Act 1 I reloaded so many times to get a +1 thievery belt :D

[@YiddishDancingClown]

It's fun with friends but single player is lacking. The story and characters has piss poor writing.

[@prometheus5405]

I love Disco Elysium.

[@georgehall3305]

I always enjoy cranking up Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel and Gears Tactics

[@lvasiescu]

I hate an love BOS at the same time. It's not a real crpg and story sucks. But the party/combat system is still one of the best.

[@blakearius]

The reason Pillars of Eternity 1 and DOS 2 are simply better than deadfire and DOS 1 is they had Chris Avellone writing. Instead of just more more generic adventure crap. All my favorites including fallout 2 have him in common. Also I'm pretty sure BG3 probably deserves the top spot now the full release is out.

[@lvasiescu]

BG3 does deserve top spot. (well, maybe not ahead Fallout 2 but that might be just nostalgia talking ... )

[@comnenus9745]

PIllars of Eternity 2 is better than the original. Try it again!

[@blakearius]

@@comnenus9745 The UI was better, otherwise no it simply wasn't. I love pirates but deadfire was just a fantasy RPG with a shallow pirate themed paint of coat.

[@comnenus9745]

@@blakearius Yeah, pirates don't have anything to do with it. POE 2 is better than the first game for the very reasons that make New Vegas so good. I am not saying that POE 2 is as good as New Vegas, but I am saying that the interaction and role playing opportunities that you have with the factions of the deadfire combined with how the character classes help to tell the story of the world of POE 2 make it a great game for the same reasons that New Vegas is a great game. The first Pillars game treats factions and character development in a more conventional fashion, predictable even, whereas the second Pillars has many instances in which the game shows and doesn't tell and integrates the player into the story through the interaction of the factions and the way that the game provides character building.

[@blakearius]

@@comnenus9745 I'm just gonna say Chris Avellone was a lead writer on New Vegas. I'm not argue about the gameplay but the writing is always better when he's around and to me that is the main feature of these games.

[@ulquiorraschiffer1956]

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is insane how deep combat is and how great narrative is. Best CPRG along with DoS2

[@lordcatpotato]

yes sir

[@regiluthfi]

is it better than kingmaker? some people say kingmaker is better but i hate time limit concept. i was about to buy WOTR but again someone said it's a bit tedious because you have to fight same enemies multiple times.

[@ulquiorraschiffer1956]

@@regiluthfi it's better overall in every way. Though you don't feel like a DnD adventurer like in Kingmaker. If you want a classic DnD feel, then Kingmaker.

[@sikssilver9698]

Now you can add to the list: Warhammer 40k Rogue trader :)

[@madhurjyagoswami]

Nwn and it's modding community makes for a very good rpg experience

[@arthurcontarini51]

Solasta is a good game. It just missed a good history and dialogues but the combat is really fun

[@Urizen61]

I highly recommend you download Ultima 8: The Black Gate and Serpent Isle. As 90s games, the graphics are obviously limited, but they were revolutionary at the time.

[@songsayswhat]

You mean Ultima 7. Ultima 8 was Pagan. *shudder*

[@Urizen61]

@@songsayswhat Oh yeah. shudder

[@tranquan289]

Nice video!

[@lusalma5404]

Something very classic to try is Eye of the Beholder 1 & 2; keep in mind the graphics are early 90s but historic CRPG for D&D. Another would be Might and Magic III.

[@marks6928]

Those games suck.

[@GodOfPlague]

If you like Eye of the Beholder Legend of GrimRock 1 and 2 are great

[@boneworksmortal8709]

Tides of Numenera is literally the best crpg, its set 1 000 000 000 years into the future, its so weird, so confusing, so good

[@chanwooksook]

I’m in the middle of planescape torment now. Just discovered that there’s Numenera. Looks sick

[@YamatoForever]

Divinity 2 is the ultimate. The music is fantastic. I might have to replay it soon.

[@mmmnn1324]

I like your videos. You get to the point quickly and present cool games

[@versuch8239]

Would definitely recommend Shadowrun: Dragonfall instead of Hongkong.

[@dls3939]

Awesome list, just about to finish the first Pillars game. I wonder how long it'll take me to play the rest of the titles I haven't played yet. Then there is that itch to replay, which I already have big time for BG 2 and Planescape Torment. Sooo many good games and not enough hours in a day. Oh Death Trash seems pretty damn cool so far from the indie side of things, Atom RPG too, haven't finished it yet but was enjoying the amount I did get through..

[@simondaniel4028]

I like PoE 1 but I adore PoE 2. It takes the 'faction' ideas from New Vegas and throws it into a high-seas, isometric, true cRPG system and hly fuk it *rocks*.

[@garystringer2582]

I know that if not for BG3 - many would not go on to play DOS2. Baldur's Gate 3 has singlehandely revolutionised the genre and brought a whole new fanbase with it. So its at least on the CRPG Mount Rushmore, whether some people like it or not.

[@jackbpace]

I actually found the kingdom management features of the Pathfinder games more tedious than rewarding, and even though I purchased both I did not finish either one.

[@niebau4690]

Great games on the list. Due to the high praise of DOS2 I've retried the game several times, but never made it past chapter 1 due to lack of motivation. The humor, the item system, the combat mechanics, and the constant poison, fire, ice surface thingy just wasn't for me. In terms of humor I'd recommend dungeons of naheulbeuk, by the way. I'm a huge fan of Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2, and I'm still enjoying every single moment of playing my new alltime-favorite game Solasta Crown of the Magister (500+ hours).

[@SuperPagt]

the first chapters of DOS 1 and 2 are just a pain, a maze of pain and boredom where you have no clue what to do next

[@majorgear1021]

No game is for everyone. It’s a hard pill to swallow when someone doesn’t like a game that you think is perfect, but such is life. I’ve only tried it once and was completely lost as to what I was supposed to do. I’ll try it again after I’ve read or watched some guides.

[@dougcarey2233]

Hmmm. Nice list, but i think PsT should be in the top 3.

[@kingofbel6499]

Pretty good list. Only thing I would change is placing Tyranny higher, Wasteland 3 much lower, and Arcanum waaaaaaaaaaay higher because that game is truly one of a kind and deserves respect. Also I dont really consider Disco Elysium to be a CRPG. That game is more like a point & click adventure.

[@simondaniel4028]

I've a tattoo of PS:T and still have the box and strategy guide for Arcanum. But the game isn't so easy to play, as time has not been kind to it. No other cRPG needs an EE much like Arcanum does. WL3 blew me away and I thought 2 was terrific. I need to get around to UnderRail, and ATOM... I bounced right off. God do I love Arcanum dearly...

[@kingofbel6499]

@@simondaniel4028 Yea, sadly Arcanum aged like milk, but I think anyone who likes CRPGs NEED to at least give it a try. Underrail is another pretty unique crpg too, very worth it for Fallout fans.

[@majorgear1021]

I’m waiting for Disco Elysium stans to downvote this because they feel personally attacked.

[@alumshaman]

Thanks! Good choise.

[@DavidJoyTap]

Nice video.

[@dmitriymakarov2450]

this is pretty strange way to make money, but it works Thank you Michael for showing it

[@terroristeoverdoz]

DOS 2, its fun to see how my partner collect all garbage

[@maciejkarwacinski7966]

POE2 is not available on the Switch.

[@marks6928]

I think KOTOR and Dragon Age: Origins deserve to be here

[@mihazbukvic1453]

Useful list to check out some games But list with 25 games and no dragon age origins is a blasphemy. And icewind dale at least deserves mentioning. Overall i enjoyed watching this video

[@JoelRPG]

Fair enough!

[@majorgear1021]

How would you feel if he put Dragon Age in an “honorable mentions” section.

[@Tankallex]

I’m absolutely loving Solasta:Crown of the Magister…. Most enjoyable game I’ve played in a long time, if not, in my lifetime.

[@leeguyton1010]

Great list 👍 I sunk 135 hours into DOS2. Loved every second 🤩

[@JoelRPG]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@julienrouche-lestonnat997]

Could add Encased and Kotor 1+2

[@starkyzero7169]

I'm surprised to see the game "Encased" wasn't featured here. Is it just not that good, or is it not mainstream enough?

[@JoelRPG]

I never give the game a proper try, so i can't say much about it. It's not bad tho

[@MrPhoxy]

I beat that game i think its a decent game but forgettable one..

[@lordcatpotato]

Bro u should try Spellforce 3, Spellforce 3 Soul harvest seems pretty decent for me, as I like Pathfinder series Divinity & Baldurs gate 3 , wasteland 3.. I don't really like solasta because the story/graphics is not that good for me , but decent combat playstyle THQ nordic storymaker is actually good but oh my god , the amount of the bug is insane.

[@MistyKathrine]

No Wizardry 8?!

[@futuregenesis97]

DOS2 is king.

[@songsayswhat]

Shadows over Loathing but not West of Loathing?

[@mmzda]

Yes

[@emmathepony1992]

please tell me you included shadows over loathing as a parody entry

[@BruCipHiF]

it is there

[@JoelRPG]

:D

[@Medicalscape]

Kenshi, my favorite game of all time

[@FLiXHi]

what is CRPG stand for ?

[@SuperPagt]

computer rpg

[@FLiXHi]

@@SuperPagt oh, tx

[@majorgear1021]

That confused me at first. It’s usually use to refer to early isometric computer rpg games . DRPG is Dungeon RPG which are games like Land of Lore where you have a first person view and spend most of the game in a dungeon.

[@FLiXHi]

In simple way, like dnd but in computer games, right? Never play one though,just see some streamer play dnd

[@lvasiescu]

For me it stands for Classic RPG I mean ... Fallout 3 and 4 are RPGs and are played on computers, lol. But I wouldn't consider them ... crpgs ...

[@Midknyghte]

Thrilled to see Arcanum in somebone else's list. But I Have yet to find anyone mentioning the Mass Effect Series.

[@MrPhoxy]

I play almost all of this list except the rome and viking probably because i dont like that setting in crpg.. I remember excited to play Wasteland 3 after release but the game a bit underwhelming imo, had better experience playing wasteland 2.

[@eddiewitter1264]

Your reviews are not bad sometimes they're good... but today you're giving the top best see RPGs of all time and one of the reviews you're giving is Shadows over loathing.. well I'm sorry but this should have been towards 25 not 16.

[@Draggor]

Everything is in the Title.. 😍

[@TheChaddisBack]

Divinity OS2 was really good... but Pathfinder WOTR is THE best crpg of all time by FAR......

[@max13494]

Its fucking mid at best

[@Tuttifrutt8i]

DOS2 is a deserved number 1. I had such a blast with my cousin. Every new playthrough, I find something new or different :) Solasta and Wasteland 3 is also a recommended, if you guys like turnbased crpgs :)

[@ImperadorLucius]

i'm almost going mad trying to find a RPG i played once, we play as a Plague Doctor in medieval times, trying to investigate and find a cure for various different desiases. You can choose between vairous classes of doctors, Religious type, Alchemy, historian. Also there is a plot of politics involved. Never could find it again, if someone knows what i'm talking about, pleaaaase send me the name. It's not old, i guess is a 2020ish thing

[@majimayo]

could it be Pathologic maybe?

[@jessehedman3178]

​@@majimayoid guess the same, though I don't remember it having classes.

[@snowballandpals]

Darkest Dungeon?

[@frankhalgas3798]

Kingdom Come: Deliverance? Maybe if you told us what system. Or maybe tell us the full story of how you encountered this game or why you want it? If it is too long, then make a video and point us to the video. After all, CRPG players love a good story and helping others. On a random note, you could try an imperfect CRPG from 1992 called Darklands. If you are not good at tinkering with your PC, then you could get it from GoG. Happy hunting.

[@CollectiveDivineConsciousness]

Did you trying it yet? If not I would start helping you to find it but let me know please

[@kayecellpeachtobias9843]

Hi can i ask where can i send an inquiry

[@JoelRPG]

you can send an email to [e-mail]

[@erichwigotsky5743]

divinity original sin 2 DE THIS GAMES HAVE big combat and map this the most big game

[@uroskojic8512]

Maaan after Dos 2 every crpg doesnt do it for me...even bg3 doesnt compare for me.

[@requiescatinpace2462]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@senrign]

Seriously tho Dos 3 when ?

[@majorgear1021]

I think BG3 took its place :(

[@lvasiescu]

DOS 3 with some of the improvements from BG3 could be an even better game ...

[@senrign]

Lol the first act felt like DoS3 to me actually so I'm kinda happy. Couldn't play the rest cuz my pc had big fps drops on second act

[@dinand28]

in what way dos2 is better than bg3 💀

[@MirV7]

Everything

[@kirushapojar]

I think the author made the list while bg3 was not released yet

[@Revlis_Proto]

Multiplayer, replability, modability, stability, not wotc

[@NhanLy-j4q]

​@@Revlis_Proto Story

[@Revlis_Proto]

@@NhanLy-j4q oh yeah, the story actually has a proper ending you're right I forgot

[@max13494]

Pathfinder game are mid as fuck

[@vintagemonte]

can’t wait for asmongold to react lol

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

Dos2 was too bloated. Inokved DOS, but i couldnt finish 2.. i hated the first act, and how many quests you stumble into, halfway completing in the process

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

Solasta sucks... sorry, but its linear, the 5e rules are boring, and you have to buy multiple dlcs to get an incomplete game.

[@tenslein8977]

I hate Disco Elysium.

[@ilirtanku9722]

Me too

[@gawilson100]

I couldn't get into it

[@Andrew52_52]

I'm still trying

[@TheKestevon]

More like point and click adventure game than rpg

[@Maesterful]

It's not bad but to me felt kind of bloated, pretentious and limited (you never leave the island area)

[@qihaoliu3631]

DOS2... so predictable, so overrated.

[@dreddclan9780]

Horrendous take.

[@the_metamancer]

Yup... the taste detector is still working